2007 Here lyes Buried the Body of Joseph Hawkins who departed this life May 31 1767 in ye 44 year of his age. He leaves the abodes of sense To shine in realms above Contemplate his Maker's Grace Sing redeeming love. Orcutt, Rev. Samuel, History of the Old Town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880, (Springfield, Massachusetts, Press of Springfield Printing Company, 1880) page 807 |